Education at Grand Valley State University
If you are interested in studying Education, you may want to check out the program at Grand Valley State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Grand Valley State University sits in Allendale, MI.
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Online & Distance Learning at Grand Valley State University
Many students take online classes at Grand Valley State University. Among 22,011 students, 1,443 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,272 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Grand Valley State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Grand Valley State University’s Education program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #7 of 35 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #20 of 36 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #86 of 222 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #110 of 223 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #628 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #858 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Grand Valley State University
Graduates of Grand Valley State University’s Education program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $43,077 |
| 2 years | $42,337 |
| 3 years | $46,480 |
| 4 years | $51,187 |
| 5 years | $53,470 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Education graduates from Grand Valley State University report median earnings of $51,187, compared with $57,127 for all Grand Valley State University graduates — about 10% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Education graduates from Grand Valley State University stands at $30,155.
Best-Paid Careers for Education Graduates
Those who complete Education program at Grand Valley State University work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Education graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $129,049 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $99,352 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $91,340 |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | $89,337 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | $86,208 |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $83,682 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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